Integumentary System PreAssessment

Which of the following is a function of the integumentary system?

• A. Digestion

• B. Body temperature regulation

• C. Vision

• D. Hearing

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-3

What is the main function of sebaceous glands in the integumentary system?

• C. Production of vitamin D

• D. Production of keratin

• B. Production of oil to keep skin and hair from becoming dry and brittle

• A. Production of sweat

Which layer of the skin contains blood vessels, lymph vessels, nerves, involuntary muscle, sweat and oil glands, and hair follicles?

• C. Subcutaneous fascia

• A. Epidermis

• D. Stratum corneum

• B. Dermis

What is the main cause of acne vulgaris?

• B. Exposure to sunlight

• C. Allergic reaction to detergents

• D. Bacterial infection

• A. Hormonal changes and increased secretion of sebum

Which type of skin cancer is the most dangerous?

• A. Basal cell carcinoma

• B. Squamous cell carcinoma

• C. Melanoma

• D. Actinic keratosis

What is the cause of albinism?

• A. Excessive exposure to sunlight

• D. Hereditary condition

• B. Bacterial infection

• C. Partial or total lack of pigment in the skin, hair, and eyes

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-1

NGSS.HS-LS3-2

What is the main symptom of impetigo?

• D. Yellow crust formation

• C. Erythema and edema

• B. Itching and vesicles

• A. Dryness and scaling

What is the main symptom of psoriasis?

• A. Thick, red areas covered with white or silver scales

• B. Formation of a flat or raised circular area with a clear center

• C. Scraping away of the skin by mechanical process or injury

• D. Localized collection of pus

What is the cause of candidiasis?

• D. Hereditary condition

• C. Infection of the skin, mouth, or vagina

• B. Excessive exposure to sunlight

• A. Overgrowth of yeast-type fungus Candida albicans

What is the main symptom of ringworm?

• D. Thick, red areas covered with white or silver scales

• A. Dryness and scaling

• B. Itching and vesicles

• C. Formation of a flat or raised circular area with a clear center